Friday 17 November 2023

Weekly Newsletter - 17/11/23

 


Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of Anti-Bullying week, the whole school took part in learning about this year's theme - ‘Make some noise’ in assemblies and in the classroom. We spoke about what bullying is, how we can make a difference and what our Anti- Bullying code is at Mead. The children can tell you all about the ABCs! The pupil parliament also arranged for each child to take home a Celebrating Me at Mead Anti-Bullying sheet. The children can share/show something about what makes them unique next Friday.


Children in Need

Thank you to everyone who made a donation towards Children in Need today. The children and adults looked fantastic in their bright colours and spotty clothes!

School Ping 



We wrote to parents and carers in the Summer term about using School Ping as our main communication tool. We can see that our messages and information are reaching around 50% of our school community. Please make sure that you have access to school ping via the app. If you have any questions or need any support, please contact Mrs Parker in the school office who will be happy to help.


Attendance Hub

On Thursday 23rd November 8:45am- 9:30am, we have our Multi Agency Drop in which is hosted by the Education Welfare Officer, Carole Warrington. In this session she will be joined by an Early Help Practitioner, Rahan Begum. Early help is about identifying the need for help for children and families as soon as problems start to emerge, or when there is a strong likelihood that problems will emerge in the future. Our aim is to support the whole family through facilitating activities and health clinics for parents and young children, offering specialist guidance, working on a one-to-one basis with family groups, and delivering the Youth Offending Service. Please come to the main reception office to attend or speak to Mrs Corless, Attendance Officer for more details. We look forward to seeing you there.


Friends of Mead- Christmas Fayre

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday 25th November for guaranteed Christmas fun! If you are able to volunteer to support the Fayre, please contact friendsofmead@learningfederation.org.uk


Christmas Dates

Please make a note of the Christmas dates for each year group or classes Christmas Performance from the table below. Further details regarding tickets and other information will be sent out nearer the time.

Classes/ Year Groups

Dates and Times

Nursery 

Thursday 14th December @9:30am

Reception


Tuesday 12th December @ 2:15pm 

Wednesday 13th December @9:15am

Year 1

Monday 11th December @2:30pm Palau and New Zealand Classes

Friday 15th December @2:30pm Fiji and Australia class

Year 2

Wednesday 13th December @1.40pm

Thursday  14th December @ 9.30am

Year 3&4

Wednesday 13th December @2.30pm

Year 5&6

Thursday 14th December @2:30pm

Malta (ARP)

Thursday 14th December @1.30pm 

Christmas Dinner Day 

Friday 15th December



No Vaping

We are a no smoking or vaping School. Please do not vape or smoke anywhere on the school premises.


Key Information and dates

School Ping

Squid login

Havering Catering Lunch Menu


Dates for the Diary

Saturday 25th November FOM Christmas Fayre

Friday 15th December Christmas Dinner Day

Tuesday 19th December Last Day of Autumn term

Thursday 4th January Return to school

Monday 15th April INSET DAY

Tuesday 23rd July Last Day of Summer term

Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY


Yours sincerely,



Ms A Holmes

Headteacher